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Oxford University: Blockchain sector on ‘silent collision’ course with the law

Oct03
by on October 3, 2018 at 2:35 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The University of Oxford has shared analysis of the relationship between blockchain developers and the rule of law. It claims the blockchain industry is on a “silent collision course” with lawmakers, and a major overhaul is sorely needed. Anastasios A. Antoniou, member of the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum, argues that blockchain evangelists open ‘Pandora’s box’ by suggesting complicated smart contract systems create “order without law.” “The primary source of friction between blockchain and law can be traced to the implied proposition that code-driven frameworks running on blockchains can and should operate outside our jurisdictional legal orders,” writes Antoniou. “This…

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Real-life cyborgs are fighting for their rights with art

Oct03
by on October 3, 2018 at 2:21 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, TNW Answers


Should cyborgs have rights? It’s a question many find ridiculous. “Cyborg,” after all, conjures up a sci-fi humanoid-robot that exists in a far distant dystopia, long after global warming has smoldered our cities to the ground, our polar bears have burnt to a crisp, and Elon Musk’s grandson has emerged from his cryogenic chamber. But cyborgs walk amongst us — and the vast majority of us are not far off from being considered cyborgs ourselves. After all, if our smartphones are glued to our hands, does that not make us a sort of proto-cyborg? With new technologies steadily allowing for…

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Real-life cyborgs are fighting for their rights with art

Oct03
by on October 3, 2018 at 2:21 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, TNW Answers


Should cyborgs have rights? It’s a question many find ridiculous. “Cyborg,” after all, conjures up a sci-fi humanoid-robot that exists in a far distant dystopia, long after global warming has smoldered our cities to the ground, our polar bears have burnt to a crisp, and Elon Musk’s grandson has emerged from his cryogenic chamber. But cyborgs walk amongst us — and the vast majority of us are not far off from being considered cyborgs ourselves. After all, if our smartphones are glued to our hands, does that not make us a sort of proto-cyborg? With new technologies steadily allowing for…

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This printer lets you make Harry Potter-style moving pictures

Oct03
by on October 3, 2018 at 2:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


The world of Harry Potter was decidedly low-tech. According to J.K. Rowling’s canon, the air surrounding Hogwarts was so dense with magic, it prevented electricity from working*. Taking the place of computers and phones were spells, enchantments, and potions. To bring everyday objects to life, us mere muggles have to rely on silicon and copper wiring. Which brings us to the Harry Potter Magic Photo and Video Printer from Lifeprint Products, which uses augmented reality to create photos that move like in the series. The printer itself isn’t too dissimilar in concept to the HP Sprocket, which we briefly reviewed…

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This printer lets you make Harry Potter-style moving pictures

Oct03
by on October 3, 2018 at 2:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


The world of Harry Potter was decidedly low-tech. According to J.K. Rowling’s canon, the air surrounding Hogwarts was so dense with magic, it prevented electricity from working*. Taking the place of computers and phones were spells, enchantments, and potions. To bring everyday objects to life, us mere muggles have to rely on silicon and copper wiring. Which brings us to the Harry Potter Magic Photo and Video Printer from Lifeprint Products, which uses augmented reality to create photos that move like in the series. The printer itself isn’t too dissimilar in concept to the HP Sprocket, which we briefly reviewed…

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